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lay over

/leɪ ˈoʊvər/
/leɪ ˈʌʊvə/
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Other forms: lays over; laying over

Definitions of lay over
  1. verb
    place on top of
    synonyms: superimpose, superpose
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    types:
    develop
    superimpose a three-dimensional surface on a plane without stretching, in geometry
    type of:
    lay, place, pose, position, put, set
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  2. verb
    interrupt a journey temporarily, e.g., overnight
    synonyms: stop over
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    type of:
    stop, stop over
    interrupt a trip
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